Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

More prints



Here are some more prints from the freezer paper stencils. This one was a little distressed (thin in some parts) because my brush had a little water in it.
 And, my stencils:

Monday, February 7, 2011

Freezer Paper Stencils


I'm experimenting with freezer paper stencils on fabric. I want some original fabric designs for some upcoming projects and have tried screen-printing, but I don't have a usable screen. Making freezer paper stencils is a simple process, although cutting the stencil out of the freezer paper is somewhat time-consuming. I liked the results and was surprised that I did not have any problems with the ink seeping under the paper.

I first learned about the process in Lena Corwin's Printing by Hand. This is the best book that I have found on all types of printing by hand, including handmade stamps, store bought stamps, freezer paper, contact paper, mylar, screen printing,  etc.)

Here are several designs I printed: (sorry for the wrinkles...)